I like the jack in front on the Decware a lot more than the top mounted ones.

Definitely a better choice for me.

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Originally Posted by Maxvla

And the plain sides instead of the crown molding.

I love the simple look of clean Maple.

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Originally Posted by V-Duh

Does the jack in the front make changing the wood base more difficult? It appears when top mounted you just lift the amp out from the base real easy-like. Although, the front jack may actually be behind the wood so it doesn't affect anything. Can't tell from photos...

You would have to have them cut the new base with the same hole for the jack. Otherwise It is almost as simple as a normal drop in.

I feel there is something missing in the pictures of your stations and mancaves, there should also be a rating of your knobs . Hilarious stuff, someone feel like spicing your pictures up with a "knob review" ?http://www.youtube.com/user/KnobFeel

Recently, I posted a photograph of a $1,400 table sitting on top of a $14 stand. Absurd, right? I enjoyed sharing a laugh with some of you over this. In fact, during the shoot, I laughed so hard I'm surprised I didn't achieve a strobe effect with my pix. But, you know what they say, the devil is in the details.

This isn't as absurd as one might think. Let's take a closer look, shall we?

The music hall mmf-7.1 turntable is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique dual-plinth construction originated by music hall. The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the adjustable tip toe feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. Sorbothane hemispheres separate the two platforms and provide additional vibration damping. The motor, switch, and wiring are completely decoupled from the turntable and isolated on their own vibration damping puck.

From a listening perspective, the temporary TV stand poses no ill effects. Listening to the table on the audio rack and my desk prior, confirms this.

No, the two key things being said by both me and the manufacturer is: It has a built-in isolation platform/with other isolation tweaks for components; the surface it rests on is still important but as placed, I am not encountering any problems.

I'm patiently waiting with you - can't wait for you to get your stuff! What kind of iso treatment will you use for the table?

Probably a Mapleshade Isoblock 4" platform. Simple, looks nice, and WTL recommends a platform, so I may as well get one. Might get one for the Leben later on purely for looks just so they match height wise.

I'll probably put them on the Expedits the way they are now and get the maple Expedits when we move so it all goes together well.

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No, the two key things being said by both me and the manufacturer is: It has a built-in isolation platform/with other isolation tweaks for components; the surface it rests on is still important but as placed, I am not encountering any problems.

I'm patiently waiting with you - can't wait for you to get your stuff! What kind of iso treatment will you use for the table?